Subtract 1/24 from 72/27
1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 1/24
72/27 - 1/24 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
72/27 = 72 × 8/27 × 8 = 576/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
1/24 = 1 × 9/24 × 9 = 9/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/216 - 9/216 = 576 - 9/216 = 567/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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